Canberra Raiders young gun Curtis Scott arrested
Canberra Raiders recruit Curtis Scott faces several charges after allegedly assaulting police, which he was arrested for overnight in Sydney.
New South Wales Police has released a statement to say a 22-year-old would appear before court next month after the incident.
In a statement released by NSW Police, it read: “About 12.45am (Monday, January 27, 2020), police were called to Driver Avenue, Moore Park, following reports a man was acting erratically.
“Officers attached to Surry Hills Police Area Command located the man and attempted to assist him.
“The 22-year-old man allegedly became aggressive and kicked and punched one of the officers. The man was tasered and arrested.”
Scott was charged with:
- Assault officer in execution of duty (x2)
- Resist officer in execution of duty
- Behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school
- Behave in an offensive or indecent manner
- Remain on, enter trust lands after request to leave.
Canberra have released a statement on the matter, it read: “The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an incident involving Curtis Scott.
“The club has informed the NRL integrity unit and will work with them on the investigation.
“The club will be making no further comment.”
Scott was granted bail and will appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, February 20.
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